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Fort HealthCare Electronic Record Project Awarded High Honors

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Fort HealthCare was recently recognized for its implementation of a comprehensive electronic medical record (EMR) system by HIMSS Analytics, a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). HIMSS Analytics recognized that Fort HealthCare has achieved Stage 6 on the EMR Adoption Model (EMRAM). Healthcare systems routinely track progress in […]

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Christopher Kurtz, MD presents What Everyone Should Know About Heart Health

Health, Wellness & You
Monday, February 6, 2012

Christopher Kurtz, M.D., a UW Health System Cardiologist, will speak on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Fort Memorial Hospital. His presentation, "What Everyone Should Know About Heart Health" will focus on coronary artery disease. Those in attendance will learn how it develops, risk factors, strategies for prevention and general considerations regarding treatment. Following Kurtz’s presentation, […]

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CSA Info Session Tuesday, February 7

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Eating healthy comes naturally when participating in local, community-supported agriculture (CSA). “The CSA concept began over 20 years ago and Wisconsin has grown to become the number one, per capita, CSA state in the country,” according to the Wholesome Harvest CSA website. Participating in a CSA allows consumers to get as close as possible to […]

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CPR Anytime provides new parents peace of mind

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Every now and then, a baby arrives a few weeks before the parents-to-be had planned. In those cases, Fort HealthCare Great Expectations Birthing Center nurses help better prepare parents with the help of CPR Anytime, a kit produced by the American Heart Association that allows anyone to learn infant CPR basics in only 22 minutes. […]

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Fort HealthCare welcomes new board members

Monday, January 16, 2012

Fort HealthCare, a non-profit integrated healthcare delivery provider based in Fort Atkinson, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of two new members to the organization’s board of directors. They are Barry Cash, MD, Fort Atkinson, and Eric Runez, Whitewater. Cash is a family practice physician and has served the community since 2000. He practices […]

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Partner’s Coffee Shop holds grand opening

Workplace Health
Monday, January 16, 2012

After months of renovations and the selection of a new name, the former Partner’s Corner Grill has re-opened as the Partner’s Coffee Shop inside Fort HealthCare’s Fort Memorial Hospital. The updated facility features improved lighting and seating, along with a new, muted color palette. The space is intended to help customers relax and unwind over […]

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Rock River Free Clinic provides essential healthcare to those in need

Monday, January 9, 2012

True to its mission, the Rock River Free clinic provides access to free health services for lowwww.forthealthcare.com/news.php income and uninsured individuals. And, in these days of economic hardship, the number of persons who suddenly find themselves without health insurance is growing steadily.   According to the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF), the rate […]

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Fort HealthCare United Way campaign exceeds goal

Monday, January 9, 2012

Representatives of Fort HealthCare gathered around a very large check to celebrate the recently completed goal topping United Way campaign. The campaign ran for a number of weeks this fall, and resulted in the donation of $39,132 to United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties.   The donation was the result of employee fundraising […]

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2012 New Year Baby has arrived

Community Health
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Jayden Heffner, son of Katelyn Heffner of Cambridge, arrived at 11:37 a.m. on Monday, January 2 at the Fort Memorial Hospital Great Expectations Birthing Center. He was delivered by Rebecca Reim, MD weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Jayden is the first baby born in Jefferson County in 2012. As the […]

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Fort HealthCare challenges local workers to “Slimdown”

Workplace Health
Sunday, January 1, 2012

Fort HealthCare is challenging local workers to slim down and improve their health by participating in the Slimdown Challenge. The 12-week challenge is open to employees of Fort HealthCare, Nasco, Spacesaver, Digi-Star, Cygnus Business Media and Rock Lake Activity Center. RLAC members are also welcome to participate. Eligible participants will be forming teams of four-to-six […]

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